As previously reported, this year’s Capulet Fest was cut short following a number of issues. Among them was a last-minute move from Thompson Speedway in Thompson, CT to The Webster in Hartford, CT, which has a much lower capacity. That change and other problems behind the scenes resulted in numerous bands pulling out of the event. Fans are understandably angry about the situation and have since launched a lawsuit against Capulet Entertainment LLC. The latest move comes after Connecticut Attorney General William Tong launched an investigation into the company.
The newly filed class action lawsuit is related to a lack of refunds for the ill-fated festival. Ticket holders also accused Capulet Entertainment and founder Estevan Vega of deceptive advertising. The plaintiffs also claimed that there was a breach of contract since they never received the experience they were promised. Local consumer protection laws were cited as well. The fans are currently seeking restitution for the money they spent on the event. They also want to establish damages for emotional stress and to enact injunctive relief for consumers. Notably, the plaintiffs are hoping to bring the case to a trial by jury.
Attorney Oren Faircloth commented:
“We believe Capulet Entertainment should be held accountable for its alleged misrepresentations and mishandling of Capulet fest 2024. In our complaint, we are seeking not only financial restitution for the affected attendees but also injunctive relief and punitive damages to enforce transparency and fairness in future event promotions and to ensure that this type of occurrence is not repeated”
You can read the full lawsuit on Facebook.
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